(a) The hearing officer shall conduct the contested case and shall have discretion to direct the order of the proceedings.
(b) Unless otherwise provided by law, and at the hearing officer's discretion, the party with the burden of proof shall be the first to present evidence. All other parties shall be allowed to cross-examine witnesses in an orderly fashion. When that party rests, other parties shall then be allowed to present their evidence. Rebuttal and surrebuttal evidence shall be allowed only at the discretion of the hearing officer.
(c) The hearing officer shall have discretion to allow opening statements and closing arguments.
020-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-21
Adopted, Eff. 4/24/2017.